Abandoned Airplanes and Warbirds

[@olentangy74]

This video reminds me of my Step Father Al, who like me, loved airplanes, and was a pilot too. We would visit out of the way airports, just for the pleasure of looking at the planes on the ramp and talking to the owners if they were there. Al died in 2006. I take my sons to see the planes now, which they love like me. But watching this video makes me think of Al, and I could see him with his EAA ball cap, looking through the windows of these old birds. I miss him.

[@zakkittle2042]

The P-51 approach at the end is beautiful.

[@ZantiMisfit198]

VERY well done vid. I put it in my favorites. But seeing that beautiful "Connie" in that condition brought a tear to my eye.

[@styldsteel1]

I thought that's what it was.

[@farchmarch7043]

Please don't let those nice birds go to bits, save them! If I was there, I would help for free, believe me. It hurts to see this...

[@Series-One]

Those warbirds are history to people they feel bad that their decaying at least make airshows with all of them

[@leviathonus]

I was actually on this plane back in the late 90ties when it visited Gillespie Field in El Cajon, Ca. I was amazed.....been following it's progress ever since, glad to hear it has a new home..

[@MrTelecasterIV]

As a kid i always wanted to fly, becoming a pilot and flying high above the clouds into the sun. I never made it in becoming a pilot, now i work as a nurse with people who have dementia/alzheimer... but i still get goosebumps when seeing vids like these, fantastic!!

[@vanpenguin22]

ON THE CHANCE that someone, someday views this who has the means, the connections and the philanthropic streak, There are millions of youths in this country with amazing mechanical talents but who are immersed in desperate and hopeless situations. What a wonderful program it would make to bring them to Camarillo and teach them. Put a sander in their hands! Can anyone else see it?

[@Av8Chuck]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@noahxavier2962]

I wish more people got together and would restore these old war time planes to help my generation realize how it was like flying those b24s and b17s!

[@johnleake708]

Just takes money, and bags of it

[@jacobhumphrues6385]

instantly brought tears to my eyes...beautiful video made for a beautiful reason.. your an amazing person. thank you

[@Av8Chuck]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheKevintegra19]

Wow, this was so beautifully done, a wonderful tribute to John. I love flying, especially at Camarillo, and the Super Constellation represents the finest accomplishment in piston engine aircraft...Thanks so much!

[@silvioatutube]

You can like this video for two reasons: either because you love airplanes or because you love to see a really well made video on youtube for a change. It's well composed, beautifully lit, you can see there was a lot of thought put in to it and even the soundtrack is excellent! I think Chris Martin himself would be proud to have his song linked to this video! Brilliant! 10 out of 10!

[@mrusa4440]

Good Luck! Chase that dream and don't give up! Your first solo is something you will never forget! I soloed in 1973 and still remember that trip around the pattern like it was yesterday.

[@jdrosner1]

Thanks dude. I am a lifelong aviation buff and this video reflects many of my feelings towards these machines and the people we depend on to transport us in a most amazing fashion and to defend our boarders. I now have the privlege of maintaining the top fighterjet in the world. Some of the parts made by a company that still carries the Wright Brothers name. The music choice much superior to the droning eletronic music(?) in some other avi videos. awesome.

[@55spirithockey]

Who could dislike this awesome well made video? Seriously

[@DobermansRock]

I am a helicopter mechanic and aviation nut. This video was very well done. Some people see old broken down planes. I see aircraft that need some TLC and want to fly again.

[@gunhog11]

Well done. Thank you for posting it.

[@MikeThorn]

This is without doubt, the best In Memoriam video I have ever seen.

[@IROCullan]

I drive past Cam Airport every day, so some of these sights are all too familiar, but you showed them in a new way. Great video!

[@suckmyassify]

That abandoned CH-47 seems to be an ex-spookey, with the covered gun ports on the port side. Awesome piece of history that needs restoration.

[@jyddentz]

The song really fit this video. Such a shame these planes are abandon. Video was well done.

[@HurricaneWarrior1]

I'm not sure if you remember this conversation or if you're still on youtube, but yesterday I had my first flying lesson, all because of your comment. Thanks. Thanks a lot.

[@MrChugwater]

Great video and good choice of music. Manly tears were shed.

[@375GTB]

A B-17 and a C-87 (B-24 cargo version) were seen flying over Fargo Beach, Rogers Park, Chicago, summer of 2014. They were flying at about 1000 ft. on a track between Pal-waukee and Gary airports. This went on for several afternoons. 1990's saw a B-17 and a ex-Indian Air Force B-24 on Meiggs Field…. That B-24 had been mapping all of India, from about 1946.. Had all it's guns, Norden and not a DING on it…!! We saw the twin tails from the bus to Adler…. Kathy noticed them before I did. God bless her soul in heaven, now… we had been on a trip to Hyde Park. Researching The Gadget her mother had worked on at Ryerson, The Met Lab… At U of C Library…. Virginia R. Bisberg- Hawley... We spent the rest of the day with the crews and airport staff. Weather guys I used to call for "Winds Aloft" data…. for Astronomical Observation… A good time was had by all… had dinner with most of them in Adler's basement cafeteria.. Those were the days…. Then Da Mayor destroyed Meiggs… A travesty… CAVU J.C.

[@Av8Chuck]

We had two Connie's at KCMA, one was leased by Brietling several years ago for a world tour and this "CIA" one that recently left for the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino CA [I think]. I got to fly in "Camarillo Connie" several times, it was fast, we'd leave the B25 in the dust on the way to airshows. The interior of this Connie was right out of a '50's cold war movie, big CRT's, plexiglass panels for tracking targets with grease pencil etc. It appeared to be in remarkably good condition.

[@lewislangwade9136]

I really like it when people make vids like this. It really makes me happy

[@tomthx5804]

God damn it you are supposed to be crying right now, like everyone else who cries about god damn old planes.

[@ZantiMisfit198]

I believe the "Connie" has been restored and is flying again.

[@MrPoet67]

what a beautifully constructed video. Musically keyed perfectly. It is a shame to see such graceful old birds fall to the wayside. I saw a program called 'Ice Planes in which they are still flying old vintage planes daily. Thank you for the high quality video.

[@jamiedelarosa8460]

For a number of years there were two Connies at the Camarillo airport (former Oxnard AFB into the 1960s). One beautiful C-121C, "Camarillo Connie, N73544" was restored and sold to European interests. It now flies as the "Brietling Super Constellation." I watched its departure in 2004. It was an awesome sight in flight.

[@Av8Chuck]

For anyone interested in the Constellation in this video, it flew today - January 14, 2012. I didn't go to the airport to see if it came back to Camarillo, it may have been flown to its new home, which I believe is The Planes of Fame Museum at Chino airport. Wherever it was headed it was a magnificent sight and sound. Congratulations to the team of people who worked so so hard to get this plane back in the air. It is truly an amazing sight.

[@MikeThorn]

I usually hate music in these sorts of videos, but it fits this one perfectly

[@natmankowski8132]

Am I the only one who cried during this to see such beauties in such bad condition?

[@nicholascabala9569]

No your not the only one

[@eloyex]

+Nicholas Cabala nope !

[@tomthx5804]

Yes, Something is wrong. They;re just planes.

[@DogOnAShip]

Such a beautiful video, and the music was a perfect match.

[@johnleake708]

Hard for me to believe.... I watched Air Force airplanes take off and land from that AF Base as a young man living just inland from it. Watched and heard the air defense alert birds take off from the alert hangers that faced Los Posas Road. The most vivid memory was a F101 climbing out of the fog as we rode the school bus up out of the fog one morning not far off.

[@vangestelwijnen]

Excellent video, perfect music and a great topic. Thank you very much!

[@bombola45]

This is a beautiful thing, congratulations to the team that was able to do this Mario-Italy

[@14coolhandluke]

Awesome man, Great job.

[@qsecgtyhd]

chuck this was amazing, i almost cried!...lol..as an airplane enthusiast it pains me to see planes in such disrepair but i also know that there parts were sacrificed to keep thier bretheren flying...kudos to you my friend!

[@vancouverdude]

Fantastic editing job "and lights will guide you home" nice touch

[@RedJoe10]

Excellent work, sir.

[@50samsat]

great video so sad to see those great planes just rusting away.

[@michaelgilchrist4307]

i lived in a time of steam rail, trams ,tiger moth planes petrol 10cents a GALLON but our main air transport was a DC3. what a plane, couldn't kill it with a stick. i think the singer is COLD-PLAY

[@watkinsrgv]

That was done So very well.You have a brilliant skill. Post more!

[@ArmeeDerTristen93]

Saw the Constellation up close and personal today at the Planes Of Fame air show. Beautiful girl

[@chipsher42]

This video tells a story very well. But I'd like to draw attention to the cinematic quality of the video. The long, medium, close-up & detail shots, vertical & horizontal tracking shots, and zooms. These were so well done and edited, that it's hard to notice them, they all blend into a comfortable natural flow. Well that's hard to do! That takes a lot of talent, hard work, thought & planning, equipment, and artistic editing. The person or group who did this fine work have probably put many hours, and likely many years into developing the ability to produce such a great video. Thank you.

[@MrBensonHere]

Rest in peace John McKittrik, may your spirit forever fly with the eagles.

[@flyingtigerline]

Absolutely superb.

[@montanabulldog9687]

A group pf "Pilots", an "Flight Engineers" got together, an RESCUED that EC-121 . . . they got her into "Flying Condition", an flew her down to an Air Museum, about 200 mi from where she was, an is now "Proudly Displayed" with the story of how she GOT THERE !. It happened back in 15 . . .

[@tomthx5804]

"Wow" that is "incredible". What will they "think of" next.

[@pinwizz69]

Saddens me when I see once proud and beautiful birds gathering webs and droppings. I grew up a hanger brat and flew for almost 5 years in the U.S.C.G. as a Flght.Mech. in the HU16e "Ol'Goat" Grumman Albatross then the Sikorski HH52a Sea Guard. They just got done restoring a Sea Guard.

[@pjs62ux]

Sad to see so many neglected aircraft, but the video was well done

[@jez952]

Just found your video: Very moving love all old piston props keep me posted where the Connie ends up So love to fly in one one day. Thanks for a great Vid top rate

[@Av8Chuck]

I was lucky enough to fly Camarillo Connie to an air show, they are surprisingly nimble, light on the controls and fast. We left the B25 that was flying with us in our prop wash. They are amazing airplanes.

[@GJones462-2W1]

Ahhhh, that Connie is beautiful!!! What a great plane. I've yet to get inside one, but I will soon, I hope.

[@Av8Chuck]

@SacredSocietyAP Thanks,. I used a Canon 7D for this.

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Quite simply......SUPERB

[@Koaslice191]

HOLY COW! I remember the Executive Sweet when she was all polished! I first saw her here in Bellingham, Wa on a fueling stop in 1974!

[@masontolbert4539]

This is an amazing video it almost makes me want to cry

[@Av8Chuck]

I'm guessing that comment was directed at someone else, but congratulations and have fun. Flying opens up a whole new world.

[@styldsteel1]

I don't know why it took me 8 years to find this video. Very very professionally done. Camera angles, music, look, feel texture, mood. Great work. Do you do this for a living? Thanks.

[@piper54alpha]

I saw the "Connie" do her 1st full power run-up after renovation, to the end of the runway at Camarillo in June of '94. My sister's plane was based there. Awesome sight and sound! I think it was a "Super Connie". I can't remember.

[@justadroid]

Great video!

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Great video , strangely moving

[@HurricaneWarrior1]

I love airplanes! Looking at getting a pilots license of my own soon!

[@GJones462-2W1]

Good stuff, thanks for that info. Would love to see one, live, one day.

[@theulimatecollecter7333]

great video hate seeing those plane rusted up they should restored them and gave them to the museum. the song in this video it called fix you by Coldplay

[@HurricaneWarrior1]

Thanks for the look up! It's a beautiful looking aircraft, Might be worth trying to get a collective together to get it flying again.

[@fogdan]

Very Well Done!!!

[@TheClampettmobile]

I used to fly into Camarillo many times. It was more fun without the tower - and the inbound pattern from the north of the freeway, crossing mid-field, then perform a 270º turn to enter downwind. For the most part it worked.

[@SacredSocietyAP]

Great camera work! What are you using?

[@rebelyell22]

I love this video

[@jameslong2094]

I think only a few true aviation lovers get this video/song. My Dad flew PBY's in WW2. We were raised by that naval aviator. Believe me.....I get this video! Thank you....it is therapeutic, to say the least......

[@jameslong2094]

Oh, yah....plus I LOVE Connies!!!! My all time favorite aircraft (next to the B-17....hmmm....)

[@Av8Chuck]

Glad you liked it.

[@petelongimanus126]

He flew Catalinas??? Awesome. What a plane!

[@petelongimanus126]

Between a Connie and a Fortress........I think a Fortress by a nose....

[@slidemaster10]

Ive been shooting a while including the local TV stuff on the CAF. Enjoyed the piece, especially a few of the jib style shots.

[@signature1990]

This is a great video.

[@mistanix]

when modern airports get unbearable, I hope we take a step back and restore mitchells, catalinas and sky trains for more practical commutes

[@gtg356y]

simple, well-made video

[@ThEc00lEr]

makes me so sad to see all these planes once flying in the sky and now grounded...

[@faal7818]

Very nice thank you.

[@tristanmorris3190]

This is just sad because I love airplanes and some can be easily fixed and able to fly

[@styldsteel1]

But we don't know that for sure at all. If the air frame has microscopic cracks? The only way to know is if you have the entire air frame put under a laser. I feel ya. But I wouldn't put my life in any of these.

[@PastYears]

Now that's How I Like It; Well Done!

[@jpsgarage]

that Lockheed constellation is a beautiful plane, a true American classic

[@Av8Chuck]

It is a beauty. There were two at Camarillo Airport for quite a while, Camarillo Connie which was painted like Air Force One that was sold to Brietling, and this one which now live at the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, Ca.

[@Dragon249]

@@Av8Chuck Nope, Yanks Air Museum, next door at Chino.

[@winkerdude]

I remember the Camarillo Connie. I was allowed aboard during the early part of the restoration. Had to climb an extension ladder.

[@Av8Chuck]

Yes it is. Some of those planes were/are amazing. Dan, where are you from? I'm from Geelong.

[@mileswrich]

Mr. Nelson, Constellations have three tail fins, and the DC-6B and Lockheed Electra only have one, but Reeves did not fly Constellations. PNA did, and Western operated PNA's L-649/749 Constellations for about two years after the merger, but Reeves didn't fly them. Alaska Airlines even flew two L-1649 Starliners, the final version of the Connie for a year or so. There are YourTube videos of Reeves Electras, the last airline in the US to fly the four engine Turboprop in scheduled service.

[@Av8Chuck]

@signature1990 Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@MsDeidara1234]

This video breaks my heart :'( R.I.P

[@CaliforniaZephyrProductions]

Seeing these rusted airplanes made me cry :(

[@Hnelson469]

@Av8Chuck Reeve Aleutian Airways (RAA) flew connies when they were still in business. I had a chance to ride in a connie from Bethel Alaska back to Anchorage in the 1990's. It was like I stepped back in time to the 1960's. The plane was immaculate. I asked the stewardess about it, she said that RAA had a warehouse full of parts. The arm rests even had the ash trays in them. Thanks for the reminder. :)

[@Xperiments101]

awsome vid i loved it!!!!!!!

[@catexan]

Beautiful Piece - Watched it twice, think I'll go up this weekend to keep the cobwebs off the sexy curves of my airplane.

[@codboroks97]

awesome vid. nice music

[@Av8Chuck]

@feckham123 No Kidding. The large Convair at the end of the runway was Cary Grants plane, its been almost completely dismantled and taken away. Unlike cars, the FAA makes it very difficult to restore these planes back to airworthiness. Its not their fault, they didn't abandon them but it makes restoring them to risky. Thanks for watching.

[@cornishrob123]

thanks loved that vid

[@MrSupercar55]

Fix You by Coldplay. Appropriate music since there are aeroplanes in the video. No seriously, the first line of the chorus is "Lights will guide you home", and when it's dark or foggy, the runway and taxiways are lit up so the pilots taking off, landing and taxiing can see where they're going. Lights will guide you home. They see you up at the airfield you are departing from and see you down at your destination.

[@azulmarazul]

Exelent !!!

[@danielkclemons]

Very nice. Well done.

[@eloyex]

you know, there are plenty of museums worldwide willing to restore ; clean and shine one of those babies and bring back to life for kids and no-so-kids admiration !! actually don't have to be in the US, many will show them with respect and a smile in their face ....

[@Av8Chuck]

+eloyex The challenge is that its not as simple as donating the plane to a museum, most of them lack the funds, people and expertise to restore many of these planes. If you donate a plane to a museum you usually have to donate a sizable endowment to cover the expense of storage and restoration. With a tight world economy its just getting more difficult to raise the money necessary to preserve these planes. Also, unfortunately in the US interest in General Aviation is at an all time low, fewer people care about any of this. Its a shame...

[@yellowhammer4747]

Your right sir, and its becasue the costs that come with flying. I think kids would love it if they had someone to take them up and spend time with them. I have tried for years to get someone to donate an airplane for me to students to restore and or complete at the high school I teach at but nobody cares.

[@streetboy281]

well done airplanes, you will always be remembered

[@Cody-zd2ye]

My first airfix model was a b25 Mitchell from then on hucked I wanted more I could name every one of the Ww2 aircraft human achievement at its best

[@vtwinbreed]

Should be illegal to have such beautiful machines in a state of disrepair.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Unfortunately their fate does not look good. I am a licensed aircraft engineer and know just what it takes in terms of parts,facilities,labour, paperwork and money to bring them back to service and its way way more than they are worth. Sad but true. Hurts as I absolutely love aircraft.